Summer is the season for outdoor dinners, shorter hemlines, and rosé wine. Rosé has become a go-to drink for long, sunny days. Its appeal is simple: it is light, refreshing, and pairs well with many summer meals. Good options are available at affordable prices.
The Best Rosé Wines for Summer (All Under $30)
To start the season, here are favorite rosés under $30. Editors and industry professionals were polled to find the bottles they buy on repeat.
Peyrassol Cuvée des Commandeurs Rosé is a pale, rosy bottle with floral notes and a light, crisp flavor. It is described as an accessible introduction to the Peyrassol style, suitable for sipping all summer with nearly any dish. It is priced at $23 at Total Wine.
Avaline Rosé is an organic wine from Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power. It has notes of melon and zest, with a smooth, floral sip and tastes of tart peaches and berry lemonade. It is described as dry but vibrant. It costs $19 at Target.
Yes Way Rosé is a dry, classic Provençal-style rosé from the south of France. The grenache blend is light and includes notes of ripe strawberry, citrus, and stone fruits. It is priced at $18 at Target.
Bojo do Luar Luar Rosa Rosé is an organic Portuguese wine made from a blend of tinta cão, vinhão, and loureiro grapes. The tinta cão and vinhão grapes come from a small producer in the Vinho Verde region. Fermentation happens in concrete and stainless steel with chestnut flowers, then it is combined with loureiro for zest and aromatics. It costs $20 at Natural Wine Co.
Las Jaras Wines 2025 Superbloom is a dark pink wine from co-fermenting red and white Rhône varieties. This vintage contains about one-third red and two-thirds white grapes. Red grapes give it a spicy nose and texture, while white grapes add watermelon and rhubarb notes with a clean, mineral finish. It is $29 at Los Jaras Wines.
Summer Water Rosé has notes of lime zest, grapefruit, strawberry, and watermelon. The creators recommend pairing it with crispy fries. It costs $40 for two bottles at Summer Water.
Jolie Folie Provence Rosé is a fruity and light rosé from the South of France with notes of strawberry and raspberry. It is bright and dry with a hint of apricot. It costs $19 at Natural Wine Co.
Chateau d’Esclans The Beach Rosé Wine is a balanced wine with aromas of red berries, hints of lime, and melon. It was created by winemaker Sacha Lichine, who is credited with the “Rosé Renaissance.” It costs $25 at Target.
Ruza 2022 Rosé Wine is made from grapes picked early in the season and pressed after a few hours of skin contact, giving it a soft pink hue. It has notes of red berries and citrus and pairs with shellfish or sushi. It is $20 at Winc.
Miraval Rosé is a wine from Brad Pitt’s vineyard in Provence. It is an elegant, pale pink wine with notes of fresh fruit, currants, rose, and lemon zest. It costs $23 at Amazon.
Bonus: The Best NA Rosé Wines
The non-alcoholic wine category has improved, and rosé translates well without alcohol. These four bottles are worth keeping on hand for summer.
Oddbird Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé is made from organic French grapes and aged for a year before the alcohol is removed. It features silky bubbles, summer berries, and a dry finish. It costs $24.99 at The Zero Proof.
Underwood Non-Alcoholic Rosé Bubbles is a light, bubbly drink with strawberry and pink grapefruit flavors. It comes in a can and costs $28 at Underwood.
Wölffer Estate Spring in a Bottle is a non-alcoholic version of the Hamptons rosé brand. It has peach, raspberry, and tiny bubbles with a clean mineral finish. It costs $24.99 at The Zero Proof.
Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Rosé is organic and vegan. Made from Spanish Tempranillo, it is crisp and lightly sweet. It costs $29.99 at Amazon.
This post was last updated on May 14, 2026, to include new insights.
